Why Would Any Filmmaker Take Commercial Directing Masterclass Online?

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My dream is to have a film school in the desert, and oh that will happen. But too many filmmakers have asked for an online version of my popular Commercial Directing Bootcamp, so it’s live and ready for you to dive into. Pardon the lack of creativity in the name, yup, it’s Commercial Directing Masterclass. (After […]

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How To Build A Commercial Filmmaking Career With Comedy Director Oren Kaplan.

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Oren Kaplan has helmed comedy commercial campaigns for brands including JEEP, FIAT, FORD, MICROSOFT, MATTEL, PANASONIC and QUIZNOS, where he also served as a creative director. He also breaks down his prep on his website and on his Instagram, so follow.  We chat about career management, finances and all things funny. He and Matt Enlow also host Just

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Docu Filmmaker Tommy Avallone Returns With "Waldo On Weed".

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It’s always a treat to talk with director/producer/editor Tommy Avallone, (picture with Exec Producer Whoopie Goldberg) this time via Skype due to social distancing. Waldo On Weed tells the story about Waldo James Mysterious Dwyer, a six-month old baby boy suffering from Retinoblastoma – eye cancer – in both of his eyes. Seeing their son suffer through the

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From Voiceover Booth To Director's Chair With Actress Julie Slack.

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Actress Julie Slack is a true multi-hyphenate. She’s an award-winning actress, busy voiceover artist and television host. Now with her short film “Tree Game” she adds writer/filmmaker to the list. We bond over our fondness for repeat business, relationships and creating our own opportunities. Be sure and follow her on Instagram, as she is always posting valuable and inspiring

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7 Ways Filmmakers Can Beat CoronaVirus.

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With projects cancelled and postponed, here’s 7 actions we, as filmmakers and creative types, can take to weather the storm of uncertainty. Please send me your ideas to jordan@commmercialdirectingbootcamp.com today. Still on: our April 15th is our benefit comedy show with 100% Headliners and myself at Flappers Comedy Club. Proceeds go to the Veterans Green

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Making Comedy Content With Writer/Director Marc Singer.

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Marc Singer is a writer & director in Los Angeles. Marc has written and created original series and award-winning campaigns for Warner Bros., NBC, FOX, Intel, Coca-Cola, Funny or Die, Spotify, Ultimate Ears, T-Mobile and Hyundai. Check out his stuff by clicking on his name, and we chat about this spot with James Carville and Jordan Peele

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What Makes A Great Craft Service Table On Your Film Set.

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My pet peeve is when the craft service table or “crafty” is nothing but sugary treats. I need protein and veggies. Also check out Tommy Davidson’s new memoire “Living In Color” and Marc Maron’s newest Netflix Special “End Times Fun” on Netflix. I have nothing to do with either, just know they’re good entertainment. My talented wife,

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Crime Pays With Cinematographer/Director Mark Kohl.

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As Director, Cinematographer or often both, Mark Kohl has delivered over 2000 commercials to hundreds of agencies and clients such as McDonald’s, Honda, Ford, AT&T, Pizza Hut, Carnival Cruise Lines and Dick’s Sporting Good’s. But he takes the most pride in knowing he is serving his clients, one at a time. Mark and I shot a Michigan

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A Commercial's Shelf Life, Brand Ambassadors & Super Bowl LIV.

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Super Bowl LIV seems a distant past a few weeks later, that’s because the shelf life of a spot has diminished with our ever-growing appetite for content. I typically record live, but we shot back to back, so I’m playing catch up. Here’s the Ads of the World list. Brand Ambassadors still abound, and I stumbled upon

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International Commercial Director Rachel Harms Says Suck It Up, Cupcake.

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Filmmaker Rachel Harms‘ deft hand as a storyteller and her extraordinary communication skills with adult and child actors have enhanced her international profile and placed her in demand for spot work worldwide. A four-time Emmy Award winner for her original Sesame Street films, Harms brings the same soulful, humanistic approach to her work as a commercial

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